The writer, and that was what I was becoming, must be wary

The writer, and that was what I was becoming, must be wary of every Dream and every nation, even his own nation. Perhaps his own nation more than any other, precisely because it was his own. I

📖 Ta-Nehisi Coates

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Journalist

🎂 September 30, 1975

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In his book "Between the World and Me," Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on the responsibilities of a writer. He emphasizes the importance of being cautious not only of broader dreams and ideologies but also of one's own nation. Coates suggests that the most profound scrutiny may be necessary towards personal affiliations, as they can often obscure deeper truths and perpetuate complicity in injustice.

Coates highlights the intricate relationship between identity and societal...

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